Private hikes

EXPLORE PINATUBO

We understand that not everyone has their weekends free. Perhaps you prefer to travel with people you already know be they family, friends or office-mates. Or you want to see Mt. Pinatubo but go beyond hiking. Don't worry, we created an option that will cater to the needs of those who wish to have flexibility, exclusivity and creativity in their trip. This private package allows you to choose your pick-up/drop-off point, have a dedicated private vehicle, local guide(s) and off-road ride. We have customized a lot of private Pinatubo trips in the past to accommodate requests for a surprise wedding proposal by the crater lake, joyful birthday celebrations, heart-warming family reunions, fruitful business team-buildings, outreach program, inventive product launches, even dreamy prenuptial pictorials and out-of-this-world photo-shoots. Thinking of having a corporate outreach program? We have ideas on which Aeta barangays to help and how to best help them. If you can think it, we'll be glad to help you make it happen.

ALL-IN PACKAGE FROM YOUR HOME

● FEES & INCLUSIONS ●

The price varies depending on when you plan to go and how many people are in your group
We often have a promo, message us now with your tentative date and headcount to know the price.
✔ Pick up and drop off service from your place or hotel
✔ 4 wheels drive adventure
✔ Licensed guide
✔ All the fees
✔ Assistance of a coordinator

● ITINERARY●

0300AM Our van will pick you up
We can't leave much later as there is a cut-off at the base camp
0600AM Meet our guide and board the 4x4 vehicle
0730AM 1h30 to 2 hours hike
0930AM Arrival at the crater lake
Relax, take photos, early lunch
1130AM Walk back to the jump off point
0130PM 4X4 ride back to the base
0330PM Arrival at the base camp
0800PM Back at your place

● TRIP ESSENTIALS●

When is it available? Anytime from October to June, as long as weather is good.
Where is the pick up? You place/hotel within Metro Manila and neighboring provinces as well as central Luzon
Duration? Whole day

HOW THE DAY-HIKE GOES

Be at the pre-determined pick-up point at the agreed call time. Our staff will meet the team for a thorough briefing. Depending on the nature and goal of your private Mt. Pinatubo trip (e.g. purely hiking, photo shoot, outreach program, etc.), you will be given specific guidelines to make your day as comfortable and safe as possible. Make sure that you have your stuff for the hike. Time-permitting, we may allow for a quick toilet stop; we just need to make sure that we all reach the base camp before the cut-off time. At the campsite, you will be introduced to your local guide(s). Board your designated off-road vehicle and prepare yourself for a ride of a lifetime. There will be a short photo-stop on the way to the jump-off. If you are going hiking, your guide will trek with you from the parking area of the 4x4 vehicle (5-7 km away from the view deck) to the crater lake and back. The hike will last around 2 hours, one way. Follow your guide at all times and take extra caution when crossing streams. Stay away from the lahar walls as they are prone to collapse due to wind and water erosion. Swimming and any water activities at the crater lake are still not allowed. If you are having photo shoots/pictorials/outreach programs, please stay within the designated areas (lahar canyon, Aeta village) for the shoot/program to ensure your safety. Practice culture sensitivity and respect local customs so as not to offend the Aetas - the mountain's indigenous people. Should you need to bring any paraphernalia for your team-building, photoshoot, etc. (e.g. tarpaulins, banners, etc.) please make sure that you bring them back with you and not leave anything behind (Leave No Trace principle). Bringing drones are allowed but please do be sensitive with other tourists as they may not appreciate the drone's noise or the fact that it can get a little invasive. It is also expected that you know how to fly the drone safely and responsibly to prevent accidents. Pinatubo hiking day-trips usually finish by 2PM at the camp site while outreach programs/photoshoots may be a little longer. After your activities, you can shower and freshen up at the base camp before heading back to the same place where you were picked up in the morning.